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Articles by Joanne Poh

In my previous life, I was a property lawyer who spent most of my time struggling to get out of bed or stuck in peak hour traffic. These days, as a freelance commercial writer, I work in bed, on the beach, in parks and at cafes, all while being really frugal. I like helping other people save money so they can stop living lives they don't like.

3 Reasons the High Motorcycle COEs in Singapore are Unreasonable
Opinion
3 Reasons the High Motorcycle COEs in Singapore are Unreasonable
Car COE prices have been creeping downwards, and wannabe car owners all over Singapore are waiting with bated breath for them to fall even lower. Ever...
30 September 2015
How to Know If You're Dating Someone Who'll Make You Poorer
Opinion
How to Know If You're Dating Someone Who'll Make You Poorer
Some guys firmly believe that the way into a woman's heart is through their big wallets, and spare no expense in trying to impress the ladies with fla...
29 September 2015
What is Compound Interest and Why Should You Love It?
Invest
What is Compound Interest and Why Should You Love It?
If you're a regular reader of the MoneySmart blog, you've probably come across the term “compound interest” more than once. We're a huge fan of compou...
29 September 2015
Think You Need to Spend Tons of Money For These Awesome Experiences? Think Again
Entertainment
Think You Need to Spend Tons of Money For These Awesome Experiences? Think Again
“Wow, this place is magical,” said my friend. “It looks like we're not in Singapore.” When Singaporeans think of life-changing, profound, surreal expe...
28 September 2015
3 Luxury Items That Singaporean Ladies Can Now Afford To Have
Shopping
3 Luxury Items That Singaporean Ladies Can Now Afford To Have
Most Singaporeans prefer buying to renting, no matter how expensive it is. This is a mindset that's been cultivated by the high home ownership rates h...
27 September 2015
3 Common Bad Habits That Make Singaporeans Poorer
Opinion
3 Common Bad Habits That Make Singaporeans Poorer
If you're poor because life dealt you a lousy hand of cards, you deserve all the help in the world. But many Singaporeans land themselves in financial...
24 September 2015
4 Important Purchases You Will Definitely Regret Not Spending More Money On
Budgeting
4 Important Purchases You Will Definitely Regret Not Spending More Money On
The last time someone told me they paid $700 for a new smartphone, I smirked inwardly at the fact that they paid $700 more than I did for my barely-sm...
23 September 2015
3 Ways Singapore Companies Can Stop Employees From Quitting
Career
3 Ways Singapore Companies Can Stop Employees From Quitting
Singaporean employees are as loyal to their bosses as those uncles on Sammy Boy are to their wives—they're dissatisfied with what they have, and most...
23 September 2015
3 Benefits of Internships That Have Nothing to Do With Getting a Job There
Career
3 Benefits of Internships That Have Nothing to Do With Getting a Job There
I've met university students with resumes that were five pages long. These guys tried to cram in at least two or three internships during their long h...
22 September 2015
3 Ways Singaporean Parents Can Juggle Work and Kids Better
Family
3 Ways Singaporean Parents Can Juggle Work and Kids Better
Despite the government recently increasing the amount of cash incentives open to Singaporean parents, the number one complaint of new parents on my Fa...
22 September 2015